Pilgrims' Home

Thanksgiving became an unexpected event in so many ways. Mommor and Farmor Armfield were supposed to arrive with Uncles Matt and Ben for Thanksgiving. But they had to stay and say goodbye to Nunie. This bittersweet day was filled with new life and resurrection. My other grandparents dropped what they were doing for thanksgiving and flew (drove) here from Omaha. They arrived as if they were superheros. They managed me so that mommy and daddy could stay at the hopsital with Baby Madeline. It worked out perfectly. Mormor and Farmor will come to see us next week. I have superheros for grandparents....now I need to think of superhero names and costumes.

Maddie had many visitors. Even though it was a holiday weekend, people came to visit my little sister, including my buddies, Petra (P) and Ammi.

Madeline Ada Small was born Wednesday morning, November 26, 2008 at 2:02 pm. She was 6lbs 15 oz, and 18 inches long. This is a significant difference from her monster truc brother, who weighed in at 9lbs with 3 lbs of hair. Lindsay began having contractions around 6am, but thought this was false labor and would require the "Walk of shame" at the hospital when she would be sent home. However, her fears were dashed when the doctor and nurses concurred that this day was indeed labor day.... We took Micah to the Mrosko's house, which was perfect because Rachel and Jacob were home for the holidays from school, so Jaci had some much excited help! Thank you to the Mrosko's for watching Micah (and for letting out the dog, Grover). We arrived at the hospital around 9am. The contractions hastened, and by 11:30, we were preparing for labor (which was projected to occur around 4 or 5pm). At 1:30, Lindsay experienced significant pain, she pushed for the first time at 1:5 and Baby

Well friends and family. It has been some time since I last wrote to you all. Many of you may know that Halloween and Thanksgiving have now passed and we are staring towards Advent (which begin tomorrow). I have been quite overwhelmed as of late awaiting my baby sister (who isn't supposed to be here yet, but she decided to come early!) Let me fill you in on my little life before I let you in on my new little sister. 1. Halloween happened: I enjoyed my second halloween. Last year I was a giraffe (see blog entry for October 2007), and this year I was a medical doctor in the persuasion of my uncle Matt. He gifted me a pair of scrubs from medical school, and my friend Petra gifted the equipment. I went to a local halloween party with mommy, Petra and the Causton parents (minus Ammi - more on my new friend later). Anyway, I was able to score free candy and several multi-colored balloons. 2. Ammi arrived from Ko-wea (I think it is actually spelled "Korea" but Petra taught me to